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FINAL GROUP PROJECT – EMERGING MARKET INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

FINAL GROUP PROJECT – EMERGING MARKET INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. LUIS ALVES DE LIMA DANIELLE METSON MAUREEN MULLEN LUIS ORENSANZ. The Selected Country. The Selected Sectors. The Selected Companies. The Selected Country. The Selected Sectors. The Selected Companies. Brazil: A quick profile.

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FINAL GROUP PROJECT – EMERGING MARKET INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

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  1. FINAL GROUP PROJECT – EMERGING MARKET INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY LUIS ALVES DE LIMA DANIELLE METSON MAUREEN MULLEN LUIS ORENSANZ

  2. The Selected Country The Selected Sectors The Selected Companies

  3. The Selected Country The Selected Sectors The Selected Companies

  4. Brazil: A quick profile • Area – 8.5 million km2 • Population – 189 million • GDP – US$ 1,315 BB • GDP – US$ 1,836 BB (PPP) • GDP per capita – US$ 7,150 / capita • Exports / Imports – US$ BB 160.5 / 120.5 • Population growth   1.1    • Real GDP growth   3.6    • Real domestic demand growth   4.1    • Inflation   4.2    • Current-account balance (% of GDP)   1.1    • FDI inflows (% of GDP)   2.1  The Selected Country Brazil Source: BNDES, The Economist, Eletrobras

  5. Brazil is a Key Player in International Trade • Brazil was traditionally not an important international trade player. The fall of trade tariffs and the beginning of the privatization process served as catalysts for Brazil ‘s increasing role in the international trade arena. • Brazil plans to expand its trade activities to Asia (specifically Japan) and continental Europe The Selected Country Source: Global Market Information Base, Aliceweb

  6. Strong macroeconomic figures have led to an increase in investments • Improved fiscal policy in the country • Incredible change in profile of government debt • Constant positive balance accounts • A more stable government and fiscal policy has led to a change in the image of the country internationally • A significant growth in foreign investment is evidence of the improvement in the country’s profile The Selected Country Improved and controlled government spending Increase in attractiveness of country Source: BNDES, Global Market Information Base, Ministry of Finance

  7. Controlled inflation allows stable forward growth • After a period of high inflation (prior to 1994) ,the country has been successful in maintaining reasonably stable inflation • Brazil went through higher inflation periods in 2002-2003 as a consequence of international turbulence but since then has been successful in maintaining inflation below the government’s target range • The country has avoided being affected by the current international increase in product prices and is currently forecasting low level inflation for future years The Selected Country Source: Banco Central do Brasil, Ministry of Finance

  8. The Selected Country The Selected Sectors The Selected Companies

  9. Agriculture: One of the powerhouses of the country • Brazil is already one of the main commodities players in the world and still has incredible potential for growth. • The country has an extensive amount of land available for expansion, and its climate and location allow for two harvests per year • Productivity is still expected to grow as the country has not mechanised the field entirely as well as efficiency derived from bio-technology The Selected Sectors Source: IBGE, BNDES

  10. Utilities: Opportunity in growth and expansion • The deregulation of the electric utilities sector will increase the average price of the MWh, creating strong cash flows for generators • Expected growth in GDP and productivity in the country will certainly stretch the demand for electricity, pushing prices further upward • Brazil has an atypical hydroelectric installed capacity energy matrix with high growth potential; the matrix provides low running cost and prices independent from commodity price fluctuations The Selected Sectors Source: IBGE, Eletrobras, Analyst Reports

  11. Financial Institutions: Credit expansion in the country • The current growth of the Brazilian economy is driven mainly by an increase in the middle class. • This creates a growing market for the commercial banks in the country which is demonstrated by the growth in the total bank credit in the country • Although net interest margins are being reduced ,they are still extremely attractive. The Selected Sectors Source: Banco Central do Brasil, Ministry of Finance

  12. The Selected Country The Selected Sectors The Selected Companies

  13. Usina Sao Martinho (Bovespa:SMTO3) • Current Price - R$ 26.80 • Market Cap - R$ 2.7 BB • US$EV/ton of cane crushed – US$127 • EV/EBITDA – 22.8 • EPS – 0.57 • Revenues – R$ 830 MM • A company listed in the Novo Mercado of the Bovespa • This company is one of the market leaders in the sugar and ethanol business • Different from some of its competitors, Sao Martinho is known for its professional and ethical management that seeks to maximize shareholder value • Brazil has recently passed the barrier of consuming more ethanol that gasoline. An evidence of the strong demand for the fuel The Selected Companies Source: Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, Company annual report

  14. Tractebel (Bovespa:TBLE3) • Current Price - $26.80 • Market Cap – R$ 13,6 BB • P/E – 14,1 • EV/EBITDA – 7,5 • EPS – 1,6 • Revenues – R$ 3,1 BB • All of Tractbel’s concessions are due to expire after 2027. • This is an important factor given the potential risk of current expiring concessions to be renewed. • The company pays a large dividend yield allowing high returns in a short time frame. • Tractebel has a private management with experience in the industry. • Some of its main competitors have a conflict of interest, as they are government owned and have a social responsibility as well (Eletrobras). The Selected Companies Source: Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, Company annual report

  15. BancoItau (NYSE:ITU) • Current Price - $26.80 • Market Cap - US$63.7 BB • P/E - 13.0 • ROE – 30.6% • EPS – R$3.2 • Revenue – R$29.4 BB • Leading commercial bank in the country. • Itau has constantly reported record earnings and ROE. • It has also reported operating margins superior to its peers in the last couple of years. • The bank is also renowned for having top management. • The international expansion Itau is currently performing exposes it to a larger market and hence greater opportunities for growth when compared to its peers. • The Brazilian financial industry is one of the most sophisticated in the world and international players have always had a hard time trying to enter the market. The local expertise is an essential factor to be successful in this market. The Selected Companies Source: Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, Company annual report

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